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This year marks the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Mental illness is one of the leading causes of disabilities in the United States, affecting one out of every five individuals in a given year, and can affect individuals of any race, religion, age or...
On April 20, 2020, Massachusetts passed the eviction moratorium, an emergency law to stop most evictions during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
On November 26, 2019, Governor Baker signed the Student Opportunity Act, which would provide a needed update to the state’s foundation budget formula and projected a $1.5 billion increase in state...
This July marks the 30th year anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal act prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
This week, the Council voted to adopt a resolution supporting the passage of Congressional Bill S. 2043, “Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act.”
In May, Governor Baker issued statewide safety standards for operators of lodgings, including frequent cleaning and disinfecting within all common areas, heavy transit areas and high touch surfaces of...
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council voted to adopt a resolution in support of H. 4767 "Restaurant Relief Bill".
Hello again from Kenzie Bok, District 8 City Councilor and Ways and Means Chair.
Several municipalities in Massachusetts, including Springfield, Somerville, Brookline and Cambridge have passed local legislation to ban face surveillance.
Millions of African-Americans now celebrate June 19, also known as Juneteenth, to honor their ancestors and recognize African-Americans’ continuous struggle for liberation in the United States.
Bipartisan House Bill H.2146 would create a Special Commission in order to ensure standardized certifications and licensing across municipal police departments.
This week, the Council adopted a resolution, celebrating the contributions of refugees who have made a home in this City, and recognized June 20, 2020, as World Refugee Day.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of HD.5128/SD.2968, Acts Relative to Saving Black Lives and Transforming Public Safety, filed by State Representative...
This week, Councilor Essaibi-George recognized Evelyn Reyes of Roxbury, who has served as the Student Member of the Boston School Committee since September 2018.
The hospitality industry is the third largest industry in the City of Boston, employing tens of thousands of Boston residents. On May 12, 2020, the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston permanently eliminated...
This week the Council voted 11-2 on a resolution offered by Councilors Wu, Mejia and Bok, urging the MBTA to protect free movement and peaceful assembly with reliable public transit access during...
The Council went on record this week, adopting a resolution recognizing and celebrating June 2020 as “LGBTQIA Pride Month,” supporting and affirming the rights, freedoms and equal treatment of LGBTQIA...
Recent news stories detailing the murder of unarmed people of color have sparked outrage and protests across the country.
The Massachusetts State Legislature is currently considering multiple bills addressing the occupational presumption of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. This week, the Council voted to adopt a...
On June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush issued a presidential proclamation designating June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Boston EMS and Paramedics field on average 110,000 911 calls for help each year and transport nearly 73,000 people to area hospitals.
This week, the Council adopted a resolution that calls for the creation of a helpline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring those who made supreme sacrifice for this country.
Hi, I’m Kenzie Bok, the District 8 City Councilor and the Chair of Ways and Means. City budget season is now here!
In Fiscal Year 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) received and conducted screening and reviews on more than 95,000 reports of allegations of child abuse or neglect.
In January 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service Agency, launched phase one of their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Online Purchasing Program with select...
This week, the Council adopted a resolution offering their continual support to immigrant communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are 28 Exempt Emergency Childcare Centers operating in the City of Boston.
At this time it is absolutely imperative that all of us adhere to public health guidelines so that we can succeed in flattening the curve.
